Job Summary: The Carpenter (bridge) will use woodworking skills to build and repair bridges and structures of all types and sizes. Supervisory Responsibilities:
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Collaborates with employees concerning work orders, prints, and sketches to understand the structure that needs to be built or repaired.
- Estimates equipment, tools, and material requirements for each job.
- Builds, dismantles, and repairs structures, walls, roofs, glass, and siding as assigned.
- Operates all necessary tools to complete a job.
- Prepares and dismantles scaffolding as needed.
- Ensures tools and equipment are properly cleaned, stored, and maintained for optimum performance and safety.
- Performs painting as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Skills & Abilities:
- Thorough understanding of the correct and safe operation of all related tools and equipment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to draw accurate sketches to communicate the specifications for projects.
- Ability to take accurate measurements and calculations.
Education & Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Completion of a formal apprenticeship program or equivalent training and experience.
- At least one year of experience required.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds at a time.
- Must be able to squat, lift, stretch, and bend in order to reach all areas of the facility.
- Must be able to work in and on overhead structures, as well as below machinery.